Time to crack open Bradbury’s classic again… A California teacher made it onto the woke watch list with this TikTok post. Don’t feel the need to watch it; she identifies as ‘cringey’ and the title of this article sums up… Read More »Death to Academic Language – Long live ‘hey, what’s up?’
Each year, on November 11, a Veterans Day National Ceremony is held at Arlington National Cemetery. At 11 a.m., a color guard made up of members from each of the branches of military service, honor and thank all who served… Read More »Veterans Day Activities for Children
Is your “to-do” list packed? Will company be arriving at your house in a few short days? Are decorations only just beginning to mesh and has your shopping list reached the ground? Although the holiday season is filled with joy,… Read More »Easy, Family-Friendly Holiday Games and Activities
Homeschooling is not always easy. If you’re struggling, you are not alone! For most of us, homeschooling is added onto other responsibilities in the home, as well as making time for family and friends, and maybe even a part-time or… Read More »Recover from Homeschool Parent Burnout
Homeschooling through the high school years may seem daunting, but it is completely doable and perhaps far easier than you imagine! Since homeschooling is a legal form of education, yes – your student will need to have a high school… Read More »Do Homeschoolers Need High School Diplomas or Transcripts?
You may have been considering homeschooling for a while or perhaps you are just starting to look into this option. The many benefits that homeschooling offers, like the freedom to generate your own schedule and personalize curriculum to fit your… Read More »Yes, You Can Start Homeschooling Anytime!
Everyone may have different reasons for homeschooling, but a common thread is a desire to inspire children to love learning and become lifelong learners. “Inquiry-based learning,” or IBL, is one of the best ways of achieving this goal. Its child-directed,… Read More »Engage Your Child’s Curiosity With Inquiry-Based Learning
Whether you are a home educator or have a whole classroom of students, you are no stranger to the question, “Why do we need to study history? One of the main tenets of education is that children grasp and retain… Read More »Why Do We Study History and Social Studies?
February is designated as Black History Month in the United States. This special time gives people across the country the opportunity to showcase and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black and African Americans. Why Was February Chosen for… Read More »Learn About and Celebrate Black History Month in February!
Welcome to the fantastic world of teaching reading! Nothing is more rewarding than watching a child’s face light up when they suddenly make sense of the written word. It never gets old. Teaching literacy is one of our most important… Read More »The Ultimate Guide To Teaching Reading